This Sunday, our Hebrew School students celebrate a full year of learning and fun. Even during quarantine, our dedicated teachers, parents, and students have been participating every Sunday online with high quality interactive, teacher led learning.
We are now working on the community calendar for the 5781 Jewish year.
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Wishing you much health, happiness and joy.
We will see each other very soon, with G-d's help!
Sincerely,
Rabbi Mendel & Elke Zaltzman
Supporting our community
Helpful Information and resources as we stay strong through challenging times
All Synagogue services are currently suspended, instead we present you with Online Connection. In order to maintain as much of a regular schedule as possible, please join online for learning and services.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Pre Shabbat Inspiration: Friday, May 8th: 7:20pm
Online Connection Havdalah Service: Saturday night, May 9th: 9:10pm
SHABBOS TIMES
Friday, May 8 Pre Shabbat inspiration 7:20pmClick to join
Candle Lighting 7:43pm All services are currently suspended until further notice.
Saturday, May 9
Shabbos Ends 8:48pm
Online Havdalah Service by Rabbi Mendel 9:10pmClick to join
Lag Ba'omer Family Fun Night
Tuesday, May 12 5pm-6pm
Concert with Bobby Doowah!
Virtual Live Bonfire!
Smores, crafts, songs and more!
Join via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 857 0725 6707
Password: lagbaomer
This event will also broadcast on Facebook Live.
Join us to put on your tefillin daily with Rabbi Mendel.
You can watch on Facebook Live
or join on Zoom for an interactive experience.
Meeting ID: 844 5830 8774
Password: Tefillin
Scotch and Torah
Tuesdays 8-9pm
Talking everything and anything Jewish
Also taking your questions live, or in advance.
Meeting ID: 815 3401 3112
Password: scotch
Storytime with Rabbi Mendel
Mondays and Thursdays 8-8:30pm
We will be meeting online for story time every Monday and Thursday at 8pm.
You can watch on Facebook Live or join the meeting for an interactive experience.
Meeting ID: 850 5673 3633
Password: story
A BISSELE HUMOR
Three friends were at the bar talking, and after many rounds of beer, one of them suggests that everyone admit something they have never admitted to anyone.
Okay," says Peter, "I've never told anybody that I'm a spy!"
John confesses, "I bought a fake diamond for my wife."
Moishe, begins, "I don't know how to tell you...."
"Don't be shy," said Peter and John.
Well," says Moishe, "I can't keep secrets.
WEEKLY eTORAH
There was a time when Jewish people's faith in the one G‑d of Israel was challenged on a regular basis. During the Crusades, for example, many thousands of Jews were forced to choose between the cross and the sword: to either deny their Judaism and embrace the dominant faith, or die. Countless Jews gave their lives al kiddush Hashem — "in sanctification of the name of G‑d." They became martyrs for their faith and heroes for eternity.
The commandments to sanctify the name of G‑d and never to desecrate it are found in this week's parshah (Leviticus 22:32). Generally, today, the concept of kiddush Hashem, sanctifying the name of G‑d, is observed not by dying as Jews but by living as Jews. How does a Jew give G‑d a good name? When he or she behaves as a good Jew should. When other people see a Jew behaving honestly and uprightly that gives Jews and Judaism a good reputation. And ultimately it all goes back to Torah, the word of G‑d. G‑d Himself gets the credit for the noble behavior of His people.
Some classic scenarios would be returning money if you were given incorrect change in your favor or calling attention to the fact that a client overpaid you. Although it is only right to do these things, the fact is that others might have kept quiet about it. When a Jew acts with honor he brings honor to his faith and his G‑d.
Albert Einstein is reputed to have once stated, "If my theories prove correct, the Germans will claim me as a German, the French will say I am theirs and the Americans will call me their own. If my theories are incorrect, they will all say I am a Jew."
How proud are we when one of our own does something especially noteworthy like winning a Nobel Prize or performing a valiant humanitarian act. Conversely, how ashamed are we if there is a moral or financial scandal involving one of our own.
Fair or not, the fact of life is that Jews are scrutinized far more carefully than others. Like it or not, every Jew is representing his faith, his people and his G‑d. Ultimately, how we act will bring fame or infamy upon all of us. May we all be successful ambassadors.
